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Yamanaka shikki(山中漆器)

やまなかしっき Yamanaka Lacquerware

Yamanaka shikki(山中漆器)

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Held to have Japan's finest woodturning: blanks cut with the grain, then scored on the lathe in hairline rings.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreLacquer art / Crafts / Ceramics
City / townKaga
Area in the prefectureKaga

FAQ

Where is Yamanaka Lacquerware?
It is in Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Yamanaka Lacquerware?
Held to have Japan's finest woodturning: blanks cut with the grain, then scored on the lathe in hairline rings. The focus is lacquerware, crafts and ceramics.
When was Yamanaka Lacquerware established?
It dates from the 1580s.

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